Where Can National IV Vehicles Be Relocated?
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Currently, apart from the 15 cities in the three major regions of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai, and the Yangtze River Delta, relocation is permitted in all other regions. Below are the implementation timelines for other emission standards: 1. National IV Standard: Implemented nationwide on July 1, 2010. Compared to National III, the National IV standard involves upgrades to the post-emission treatment system, reducing pollutant emissions by 50% to 60% compared to National III. 2. National V Standard: Implemented nationwide on January 1, 2018. The National V standard, which took effect nationwide on January 1, 2018, imposes stricter limits on nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter from motor vehicle emissions. Compared to the National IV standard, nitrogen oxide emissions are reduced by 25%, and additional restrictions are placed on non-methane hydrocarbons and PM emissions to reduce air pollution and combat smog.
A few days ago, I helped a relative with the relocation of a China IV emission standard vehicle. It really depends on the local policies. Currently, some remote provinces still accept China IV vehicles, such as parts of Xinjiang, Qinghai, and Ningxia. However, most eastern coastal areas require at least China V standards. Last year, when I traveled to Inner Mongolia, I found that Hulunbuir still accepted China IV vehicles, but the vehicle age must not exceed ten years. The key is to call the local DMV in advance to confirm the policies, as they change monthly in different regions. Some places might verbally agree but then fail your vehicle during the emission test. Make sure to bring the registration certificate and environmental compliance documents, and hiring an agent familiar with the process can save you a lot of trouble. I recommend avoiding areas around first-tier cities and looking for opportunities in the northwest or southwest regions instead.
Having been in the used car business for over a decade, the number of places that accept National IV standard vehicle transfers is shrinking. Most of us in the industry are now sending National IV inventory cars to northeastern provinces like Heilongjiang, Jilin, or southwestern regions such as Guangxi and Guizhou. Last week, I just helped a client transfer a Liaoning-licensed National IV vehicle to Nyingchi, Tibet, where policies are relatively lenient. But you need to be aware that vehicle management offices nationwide now conduct strict online checks, and even different cities within the same province may have different standards. For example, last month when I handled a transfer from Shandong to Shanxi, Linfen accepted it but Datong didn't. Before proceeding, always verify the vehicle's status in the environmental protection directory, and it's best to find a local contact to clarify the specific processing window in advance.
